Broncos Career: The highest draft pick in team history, Miller earned AP Defensive Rookie of the Year honors after finishing his first NFL season with a team-high 11.5 sacks. He earned a second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl after year two, when he finished in the top five in the league in sacks, quarterback knockdowns, quarterback hurries, tackles for a loss, run stuffs and forced fumbles. Miller registered five sacks in nine games in an injury/suspension-shortened 2013 campaign.

Broncos Career: Trevathan emerged as a 16-game starter and led the team with 124 tackles in 2013. He was one of just seven players in the NFL to record at least 120 tackles and intercept at least three passes last year. Over his two seasons, he has totaled 154 tackles with three sacks and three interceptions in 32 games.

Player: D.J. Williams

Year Drafted: 2004Round: 1 - 17 OverallCollege: Miami (Fla.)

Broncos Career: One of the most versatile linebackers in team history, Williams lined up at every linebacker position over his nine-year career in Denver. Williams amassed over 100 total tackles in five seasons and was named a Pro Bowl alternate in 2009.

Broncos Career: Wilson manned the middle linebacker position for the Broncos from 1999-2006 and was a team leader on and off the field. A two-time All Pro and five-time Pro Bowler, Wilson grabbed 560 solo tackles and 21.5 sacks during his time in Denver.

Broncos Career: As a small-school standout, many questioned whether Mobley could transition his game to the NFL. He quickly answered those questions his rookie season, by starting all 16 games and grabbing 61 total tackles. Mobley was an integral part of the Broncos two Super Bowl victories and was named an All-Pro in 1997.

Broncos Career: When you think of linebackers who donned the orange and blue, Gradishar's name is at the top of the list. He concluded his illustrious career as the Broncos' all-time leader in tackles with 2,049 and appeared in 145 consecutive games. The seven-time Pro Bowl selection was named to the team's Ring of Fame in 1989.

Broncos Career: Known as "TJ" amongst fans and teammates, Jackson is one of the most popular players in franchise history. He finished his 14-year career having played in the most games in Broncos history at 191 and currently stands fourth on that list. The linebacker helped the Broncos to six playoff berths and two Super Bowls. He was inducted to the Ring of Fame in 1992.

Broncos Career: Although he was drafted as a linebacker, Smith was converted to defensive tackle and had an illustrious career in Denver. A key building block to the "Orange Crush" defense, Smith finished his 11-year career in Denver with 55.5 sacks, which currently ranks seventh all time. In 1986 he was inducted to the Ring of Fame.

Player: Dick Butkus Year Drafted: 1965Round: 2College: Illinois

Broncos Career: Yes, the legendary Chicago Bear Hall of Famer was drafted by the Broncos in the second round of the 1965 AFL draft. But he was also drafted by the Bears in the first round of the NFL draft that same year, and chose to stay and play in his hometown.